I'm not an only child, but I'm the only one responsible for having kids

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The author's twin brother was diagnosed with autism at age 2

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There's no room for being a mom when you have cancer

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On a Monday in December 2022, I was driving to a consultation meeting with another psychotherapist. At the red light, I texted my friend a picture of festive leggings, "I think you need these."

I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites. It was the right move even though it didn't make me significantly happier.

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Katie K in a long white overcoat and plastic net over her hair
My family fully supported my decision to leave teaching but didn't like how sad I was to no longer work with children.

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I talked my wife into having another baby in our 40s. It's a lot harder than when we were in our 30s.

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The author convinced his wife to have another baby when they were both well into their 40s.

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After giving birth, I dressed in black to blend in with others. It inspired me to create a rainbow clothing brand.

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Olivia Rubin once dressed all in black while struggling with postpartum depression.

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I'm a mom of 5 and became a millionaire at 39. I drive a Honda Accord, order water when dining out, and don't pay for the kids' college.

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Julia Myers became a millionaire by the time she was 39.

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I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.

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Olivia Napoli feeds her kids dinner after they get off the school bus.

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My dad told me he had AIDS when I was 11. I became his caregiver.

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The author (not pictured) said her father loved to cook and sing.

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My mom had me and my brother in her 20s. When she wanted to have another kid in her 40s, we boycotted her idea.

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The author and her brother boycotted her mom having a third child.

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My teen just got his driver's license. I refuse to install a tracking app on his phone even though I'm scared for him.

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The author's son, not pictured, is a teen who just got his driver's license.

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